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60 babysitters are listed in Claymont, DE
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby babysitters is 6 years
Babysitters in Claymont, DE
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I'm a positive and energetic hair stylist looking for a change of pace. Ever since I was little I've been taking care of children. Anywhere from taking care of my cousins to the neighbors kids I've always found myself surrounded by children. Recently, I've been working full time as a hair stylist in hopes of getting my license...
Wiltricia can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Except. Arrived on time and my kids adored her. Such a great spirit."
Brendan R.
Ala H.
Claymont, DE
$17-18/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello Families,
My name is ALa and I would love to care for your family! I have a degree in Liberal Arts with a minor in Psychology and American Sign Language. I am CPR certified and have no problem with doing a background check if needed or answering any questions you may have! I have been caring for children since I was 16 and...
Ala can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"A'la is wonderful with children her patience and capability to teach them and help them to grow is amazing."
Crystal T.
Hi everyone! My name is Corinne , and I'm a sophomore at college studying nursing. I am looking for a part time or full time nannying/mommy's helper position for the remaining of the semester. I have experience working with and babysitting children from 9 months to 12 years. I also have experience tutoring and would love to help...
Corinne can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Merril Y.
Claymont, DE
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm looking to find a great family I can help take care of your little ones hopefully long term. I have many years of babysitting experience and have worked with sick children at 2 children's hospitals. I have also worked in a Montessori School and with children with special needs. I enjoy cooking. Singing, reading, and outdoor...
Merril can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
I've always been passionate about nurturing the development of children. With over three years of experience, I've gained the skills to care for children of all ages (toddlers to preteens) I have been a behavioral interventionist and learned skills that help de-escalate children. I feel comfortable in helping a child work...
I've always been passionate about helping children learn and grow, which is why I'm excited to be a childcare provider. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I'm comfortable caring for up to three children at a time. I understand the importance of clear communication with parents and will provide...
Vida J.
Claymont, DE
$25-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
I love working with children, and I'm thrilled to bring my caring and fun-loving nature to the role of a childcare provider. With a year of experience and a passion for fostering young minds, I'm committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for your little ones.
My calm and friendly demeanor puts children at ease, and...
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
Hello! I am a certified elementary teacher (K-6) in DE, NJ, and PA. I have 10 years of classroom teaching experience in grades K-5. I am taking some time away from the classroom to take care of my 10-month-old baby boy, but I am available for tutoring or before/after school care in my home or online. If you are looking for...
Ryleigh K.
Claymont, DE
$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I am available in the morning or evening and on weekends. I currently nanny 2 children (infant and 3-year-old) during the weekdays but am always open to helping when I'm available. I am very creative and love encouraging children to be themselves. Reading/singing with kids are my favorite things! Seeing their development...
Ryleigh can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
Meneya H.
Claymont, DE
$10-25/hr
Hi!
I'm Meneya, I have always loved kids and grew up around them my entire life. From a young age (approx 5 yo.) my mother owned a daycare and took care of children ages 0-17. Now I am a high school color guard coach in the summer and fall.
I really enjoy teaching and encouraging young minds. They bring so much light and joy...
Meneya can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Early Education
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm a first year graduate student studying Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I live with 3 cats. I enjoy traveling, reading, writing, and all things creative!
3 years ago I started working for an Early Childhood Education Center. In addition working with infants as young as 6 months to Pre-K aged children, I gained...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family"
Ian K.
Stephanie K.
Media, PA
$22-23/hr • 4 yrs exp
Creative, Fun, Accountable With Good Management Skills: Studying Early Childhood Ed
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently a 10u softball coach and I have been babysitting infants through the age of 11 since I was 15 years old. Over the years I grew a passion for inspiring and teaching young kids that I decided to take my career path that way and became a teacher.
Throughout college, I worked part-time at daycare on top of nannying....
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For as long as I can remember, I have always had a love for children. I have spent a countless number of years babysitting for family friends as well as the neighborhood kids. I recently had a child of my own in Sept 2015, who I ideally would like to bring with me. I have an extensive amount of experience working with all ages....
Elisha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"My 2 year old and I were very impressed with Elisha. Meeting her on this site was great. She will hopefully work with us in the future."
Lisa F.
Camryn P.
Ridley Park, PA
$18-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hello there! I'm Camryn, a 22-year-old student currently pursuing business administration at Delaware County Community College. For the past 8 years, I've been happily working in childcare.
During high school, my passion for ECE led me to take courses like Preschool Lab 1 and 2, where I worked hands-on with toddlers....
Camryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Camryn was a great help around the house and helped my kids have fun while learning at the same time. She always kept the mood positive and exceeded my expectations! :-)"
Diana W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a Speech Language Pathologist working at a local elementary school. I have extensive experience providing care for many families and truly enjoy working with children. I have my own transportation, am skilled with various ages and genders and am extremely dependable, reliable, organized and trustworthy. While in my care, I...
Julianne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter absolutely loves Julianne. She has worked for us on and off for the past three years. Julianne is warm and will actively play with my daughter. She made it very easy for us to be able to leave the house during the worst of the separation anxiety stage....
Danielle L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I use to work at elementary school. Also I have 5 nieces ranging from 4-15. That I help out with. I love being around children. I am studying at University to become a elementary school teacher. I am reliable, responsible, and respectful. I create a fun and safe environment. I am currently open for a summer position. Feel free...
Tearmee can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Tearmee has been a wonderful addition to our family. So blessed to have her as my son's babysitter. She is patient, fun and enjoyable to be around every day. She's such a beautiful, talented and motivated young lady. My son adores her and looks forward to seeing...
Kiola T.
5.0
(1)
I was a nanny to the greatest family in Virginia for 5 years, which unfortunately came to an end when we relocated to Delaware. Also while in Virginia, I worked in the infant room at The Learning Experience. I am also a mom of a 5-year-old little girl who is my world. I have also taught classes at the YMCA with children ranging...
Alex can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! I have 5+ years of babysitting experience. I am a 2020 University of DE grad with a major in Early Childhood Education. Throughout my classes I had placements in infant, toddler, pre-k, & 1st grade classrooms. I had a full year placement in a 1st grade classroom with children of severe disabilities. This year I have had...
Alexa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Alexa has been amazing with our boys. They look forward to days she will be here. Always punctual and happy to help our very adventurous 3 year old. Truly makes our home a brighter place when she is here! Would recommend and would absolutely rehire."
Lauren C.
Azzure E.
Wilmington, DE
$19-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Azzuré (uh-zor-ay). I'm currently a college student & a business owner. I specialize in childcare & pet care along with a bit of household services.
I genuinely enjoy babysitting & have been caring for toddlers (that are potty-trained), & kids since my early teens.
My responsibilities include fun activities,...
Azzure can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Azzure has watched my daughter for multiple overnight stays while I am away for work. She is extremely organized, punctual, professional and kind. You can feel confident hiring Azzure for your child care needs."
Kate S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am the youngest of 8 kids, so I know all the tricks little ones can get into. I attend Palo Alto University as a graduate student working towards a Master's in Counseling Psychology. I started babysitting for the UCLA center (Lake Arrowhead, CA) when I was 16, it is a get away place for anyone who attended UCLA. I have babysat...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"I hired Kathryn from Care.com and had her work with me daily for three years. I recently had to move down to Southern California and wanted to bring her with me because she was such a good employee! I have 5 energetic children that she took care of while also...
Judy S.
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Recent babysitter reviews from local parents in Claymont, DE
Wiltricia S.
5.0
Except. Arrived on time and my kids adored her. Such a great spirit.
- Brendan R.
Ala H.
5.0
A'la is wonderful with children her patience and capability to teach them and help them to grow is amazing.
- Crystal T.
Claudia S.
5.0
She's very kind and professional and absolutely amazing with kids she really gets to know them and seems to click fast and leave a lasting impression on the kids and family
- Ian K.
Elisha C.
5.0
My 2 year old and I were very impressed with Elisha. Meeting her on this site was great. She will hopefully work with us in the future.
- Lisa F.
Camryn P.
5.0
Camryn was a great help around the house and helped my kids have fun while learning at the same time. She always kept the mood positive and exceeded my expectations! :-)
- Diana W.
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FAQs for finding a babysitter in Claymont, DE:
How can I find a Claymont babysitter near me?
Figuring out how to find a babysitter in Claymont, DE can feel overwhelming at first. To make your search easier, you can use Care.com to search through the profiles of babysitters near you. You can review 10 babysitters in Claymont, DE on Care.com, with an average rating of 5.0. Once you choose candidates that fit your needs, you can contact them to schedule interviews, check references, and request additional background checks.
How much do babysitters charge in Claymont, DE?
The average rate for Claymont, DE babysitters on Care.com is $17.20 per hour as of January 2025. How much a babysitter charges can vary greatly depending on location, years of experience, the desired babysitter duties, and how many children will need looking after. The cost of care can also be influenced by special needs such as overnight care. You can use the Care.com childcare calculator to help you calculate your child care costs.
What type of babysitter services can I find near me in Claymont, DE?
You can find all kinds of babysitters in Claymont, DE through Care.com. As of 2025, you can browse caregivers that specialize in a range of duties, from overnight and infant care, to weekend and after school babysitters. Alongside keeping an eye on your children, caregivers can provide a variety of babysitting duties. They can help with homework or can possibly take on more extensive tutoring responsibilities, can drive your children to school or activities, and can spend time playing with them or helping them get their chores done. When you interview potential sitters, ask them what babysitting duties they are happy to take on.